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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.81, 427.28 and 147.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.81, 427.28 and 147.95 is: 221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.81 : 427.28 = 147.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.81/427.28 = 147.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.81x = 427.28 × 147.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.81x = 63,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,213.20/284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.95

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